Forecast

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Major Flood Warning For The Flinders River
Issued at 11:47 AM AEST on Sunday 18 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 39

MINOR FLOODING OCCURRING AT RICHMOND FOLLOWING A MODERATE FLOOD PEAK
MAJOR FLOODING EXPECTED TO CONTINUE FALLING SLOWLY AT WALKERS BEND
Moderate rainfall since Tuesday has caused renewed river level rises along the upper Flinders River. Minor flooding is estimated to be occurring along the Flinders River at Richmond, where river levels are falling following a moderate flood peak during Saturday.
Downstream along the lower Flinders River at Walkers Bend, major flooding is expected to continue falling slowly following a major flood peak earlier this month.

Flinders River to Richmond:
Minor flooding is occurring at Richmond.
No current observations are available for the Flinders River at Richmond Post Office. Based on the nearby automatic gauge, the river level is estimated to be above the minor flood level (5.00 m) and falling following a moderate flood peak during Saturday.
The Flinders River at Richmond Post Office may remain above the minor flood level (5.00 m) for the remainder of Sunday and into Monday.

Flinders River downstream of Richmond:
Major flooding is estimated to be continuing along the Flinders River downstream of Richmond.
River level observations are unavailable for the Flinders River at Walkers Bend. The river level is estimated to be above the major flood level (8.00 m) and falling slowly.
The Flinders River at Walkers Bend is expected to remain above the major flood level for the next few days.

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 01:00 PM AEST on Monday 19 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Flinders River at Glendower Crossing,0.87,steady,11:00 am Sun 18/01/26
Porcupine Creek at Mt Emu Plains,1.96,falling,11:00 am Sun 18/01/26
Flinders River at Punchbowl,4.88,steady,11:00 am Sun 18/01/26
Flinders River at Etta Plains,6.11,falling,11:00 am Sun 18/01/26
Julia Creek,2.22,steady,11:00 am Sun 18/01/26
Gilliat River at Wills Development Road,7.10,steady,11:00 am Sun 18/01/26
Cloncurry River at Cloncurry,1.69,steady,11:00 am Sun 18/01/26
Cloncurry River at Canobie,7.68,steady,11:00 am Sun 18/01/26

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.

Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology, National Water Operations

Flood Warning For The Nicholson And Gregory Rivers
Issued at 01:49 PM AEST on Saturday 17 January 2026
Flood Warning Number: 2

ELEVATED RIVER LEVELS AND FLOODING IS OCCURRING ALONG THE NICHOLSON AND GREGORY RIVERS
Moderate rainfall has been recorded across the Nicholson catchment over the last 24 hours where areas of flooding are occurring along the Gregory River.
No further significant rainfall is forecast across the catchment over the next few days, however river level rises may occur as floodwaters continue to move downstream. This situation is being closely monitored, and warnings will be updated as required.

Nicholson and Gregory Rivers:
Flooding and elevated river levels are occurring along the Nicholson and Gregory Rivers during Saturday and are likely to continue into Sunday.

Flood Safety Advice:
Don't drive, walk, swim or play in floodwater because it is dangerous.
Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, streams and waterways.
Obey road closure signs. Plan ahead so you don't drive on flooded roads.
Check the ABC and local media for updates. The situation can change quickly, so stay informed.
For local emergency management warnings and advice visit www.disaster.qld.gov.au/warnings.}
For emergency assistance call SES on telephone number 132 500. In life-threatening emergencies, call 000 (triple zero) immediately.

Next issue:
The next warning will be issued by 02:00 PM AEST on Sunday 18 January 2026.

Latest River Heights:
Gregory River at Riversleigh,2.30,steady,1:00 pm Sat 17/01/26
Gregory River at Gregory Downs,5.76,falling,1:00 pm Sat 17/01/26
Burketown Tide,2.32,steady,1:33 pm Sat 17/01/26
Leichhardt River at Doughboy Ck,1.38,steady,1:00 pm Sat 17/01/26
Leichhardt River at Julius Dam,0.18,steady,1:00 pm Sat 17/01/26
Leichhardt River at Miranda Creek,2.62,steady,1:00 pm Sat 17/01/26
Gunpowder Creek at Gunpowder,2.20,falling,1:00 pm Sat 17/01/26
Leichhardt River at Lorraine,4.30,falling,9:00 am Sat 17/01/26
Leichhardt River at Floraville,2.60,steady,1:00 pm Sat 17/01/26

This advice is also available by dialling 1300 659 219. Warning, rainfall and river information are available at http://www.bom.gov.au/australia/flood.